Installation Tutorial: Void on NixOS Latest

Void is an open-source operating system designed for privacy, security, and freedom. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Void on NixOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before beginning this tutorial, you will need the following:

• A computer running NixOS Latest
• A reliable internet connection

Install Git

The first step in installing Void is to install Git. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo nix-env -i git

Clone the Repository

Next, clone the Void repository from the GitHub source:

git clone https://github.com/AlphaNecron/Void.git

Change into the Repository Directory

Navigate into the cloned Void repository:

cd Void

Run the Bootstrapper

Run the bootstrapper script to build the base image:

sudo bash bootstrap.sh

This will build a base image that can be used to install Void.

Setup the Configuration File

Edit the config.yaml file located in the config directory to meet your requirements. For example, you may need to modify the following settings:

• hostname: Change this to the name of your computer.
• users: Set up user accounts for your system.
• bootloader: Choose which bootloader to use (Grub or Syslinux).
• filesystem: Select a filesystem.

Build the Configuration

Run the following command to build the configuration:

sudo nixos-rebuild build

Install Void

Finally, install Void by running the following command:

sudo nixos-install

Once the installation is complete, reboot your system.

Congratulations!

You have successfully installed Void on NixOS Latest. Enjoy using your new operating system!